News & Updates

Progress is Won by Pursuing Justice, Not By Waiting Patiently in Line

What is the responsibility of philanthropy to protect democracy? In this piece for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Katay’s CEO Nwamaka Agbo critiques the idea that polarization and divisiveness are the biggest threats to our democracy, and demonstrates how organizing and resistance have propelled our greatest democratic advancements.

Divesting from Wall Street, Investing in Community

In a series for ImpactAlpha, Kataly’s Chief Investment Officer, Lynne Hoey, tackled this big question: “Is it possible to fully divest from Wall Street and invest in community with hundreds of millions of dollars?” Over the course of six articles, Lynne explores how foundations decide what is “enough” in terms of assets, and whether we can create an investment strategy in philanthropy that is aligned with racial justice, instead of just focused on the bottom line.

Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Receives $20 Million Shuumi Land Tax Contribution from Kataly Foundation

Sogorea Te’ Land Trust (STLT) and the Kataly Foundation are proud to announce that Sogorea Te’ Land Trust has received a Shuumi contribution of $20 million from Kataly. Kataly made this contribution to Sogorea Te’ to support their rematriation work on Lisjan (Ohlone) land and beyond.

Threats and Opportunities: Are Social Movements Ready for Black Women in Power?

Kataly’s CEO, Nwamaka Agbo, wrote a piece for the latest issue of Nonprofit Quarterly about her experience as a Black woman leader in philanthropy. Read more about her reflections on isolation and invisibilization, and how we can navigate our desire to destroy power.